It’s your turn to experience our next π£πππ¬ππ’π‘π!
Join the New Castle County Division of Police for an afternoon of games, music, snacks, and family fun! Meet your local officers, connect with your neighbors, and make some summer memories at this FREE community event. Weβll be on the front lawn of Carrcroft Elementary School!
π 503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE. 19803
π Wednesday, August 19, 2026
π 4:00 p.m. β 6:00 p.m.
We’ll have plenty of activities, games, and treats for all ages! Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come spend a summer afternoon with us.
(Wilmington, DE 19803) On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Graylyn Crest community for a report of a male walking along the roadway and shooting a shotgun.
Before officers arrived, they obtained a description of the suspect and located him sitting on a swing in the front yard of a residence in the 1800 block of Graywell Road. The suspect, who was unarmed at the time, was taken into custody without further incident. Officers identified him as 64-year-old Kevin Smith of Wilmington.
During the investigation, officers determined that Smith had located a camera affixed to a sign in the area and used a shotgun to shoot at it, damaging the camera. The camera was later determined to be Delaware State Police property. Smith also recklessly discharged the shotgun within the residential community, creating a significant risk to nearby occupied residences and the safety of residents.
A shotgun and shotgun ammunition were later recovered from inside Smithβs residence.
Smith was transported to New Castle County Police headquarters and charged with the following:
β’ Two felony counts of Reckless Endangering in the First Degree
β’ One misdemeanor count of Criminal Mischief Under $5,000
β’ One misdemeanor count of Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
β’ One misdemeanor count of Discharging a Firearm in an Area of an Occupied Dwelling
Kevin Smith was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on $3,500 unsecured bail.
(New Castle, DE 19720) On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 2:08 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the unit block of Rose Lane in the community of Rosegate after receiving multiple reports of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a residence had been struck by gunfire and that an 81-year-old female inside the residence had suffered a gunshot wound to her lower body. Officers immediately rendered medical assistance until emergency medical personnel arrived. The female was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. She is currently listed in stable condition.
Officers also located an unoccupied vehicle parked on the street that had been struck by gunfire.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit were notified, responded to the scene, and assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Willis at (302) 395-8016 or Joshua.Willis@newcastlede.gov. You may also provide information by calling the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.
Tips may remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or by submitting a tip online at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
